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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.04, 719.15 and 355.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.04, 719.15 and 355.65 is: 490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.04 : 719.15 = 355.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.04/719.15 = 355.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.04x = 719.15 × 355.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.04x = 255,765.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,765.70/521.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.88

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